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2. Romance scam - Wikipedia

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   Scammers post profiles on dating websites, non-dating social media accounts, classified sites and even online forums to search for new victims. [ 14 ] [ 5 ] The scammer usually attempts to obtain a more private method of communication, such as an email or phone number, to build trust with the victim.

3. Victims of online dating scams speak out on what they’ve ...

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   And now scammers are banking on it. Romance scams — a type of con in which online fraudsters lead a person on with talk of romance (typically in the form of manipulative love-bombing) before ...

4. Scammers Are Targeting Your Phone. Here’s What To Watch For.

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   Online dating scams prey on people searching for love by establishing trust with a prospective romantic partner. Tech support scammers call to report a "problem" with your computer that can be ...

5. FBI warns of online romance scams: "These are experts" - AOL

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   Just in time for Valentine's Day, the FBI is warning of online dating scams. The bureau received more than 15,000 reports linked to romance scams last year with more than half of those complaints ...

6. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   • Don't use internet search engines to find AOL contact info, as they may lead you to malicious websites and support scams. Always go directly to AOL Help Central for legitimate AOL customer support. • Never click suspicious-looking links. Hover over hyperlinks with your cursor to preview the destination URL.

7. Romance Scams: 7 Warning Signs and How To Avoid Them - AOL

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   Online dating is a legitimate way to begin a relationship in the modern age, but online anonymity also exposes users to fraud and scams.The FBI reported losses of over $956 million to romance ...

8. Bride scam - Wikipedia

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   A bride scam is a form of romance scam - a confidence trick that aims to defraud potential grooms with the offer of a foreign bride.The basis of the confidence trick is to seek men from the western world who would like to marry a foreign woman and pretend to be willing to marry them.

9. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   The internet can be a fun place to interact with people and gain info, however, it can also be a dangerous place if you don't know what you're doing. Many times, these scams initiate from an unsolicited email. If you do end up getting any suspicious or fraudulent emails, make sure you immediately delete the message or mark it as spam.